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Inspections can be scheduled via: our website, email, fax or completing a request at the Development Services Department office at 14700 S. Ravinia Avenue. Inspections are NOT taken over the phone. Specific appointment times for inspections are not given and are done as schedules permit. Inspection Forms

Click the link below to find the appropriate permit application and list of their requirements for each. Failing to obtain permits will result in the assessment of fines. Permit Applications/Requirements

Yes. The State of Illinois adopted the Illinois Energy Conservation Code. All commercial buildings require an energy review using the 2009 RESCheck (COMCheck 2009) for envelope, mechanical, and electrical or equivalency to determine compliance with the code. It shall be signed and sealed by the design professional.

Development Services - Planning For Developers

Your development options are dictated by the Village Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. After checking on the zoning of your property, you should consult the Comprehensive plan, which outlines land use and density requirements. The Land Development Code gives specific requirements for each zoning district. Once you have a general idea of your goal for the property, give us a call to schedule a concept meeting. We enjoy a very participative process with Developers in Orland Park and are happy to work with you towards a successful project. Our petition form outlines the review process and submittal requirements in detail. Planning and Engineering

The time from completed petition to Board approval typically takes between three and four months depending on the proposal. The key word is "complete" petition. Our petition form outlines in detail the requirements of a complete petition, including fees, engineering and legal documentation. The clock does not start ticking until an application is complete. You will typically receive correspondence on the completion status of your application within three days of submittal.

Your submittal date is dependent on what Plan Commission you are working towards. The calendar in the petition form outlines all of the meetings for the upcoming year. In order to allow time for internal processing, public hearing requirements, engineering and site plan review, you should submit your application at least five weeks before the Plan Commission date you are working towards. Petition Form

Simply stated, Variances and Special Use Modifications are both departures from Code requirements. Legally, however, they are quite different. A variance to the Code implies that there is a hardship on the property, not caused by the owner, that makes the property undevelopable using Code requirements. A Special Use for planned development is a permit used to encourage flexible and innovative design. A Special Use modification is justified when it contributes to the overall impact of the development. Both need public hearings and require submittal of separate standards as noted on the petition form. Petition Form

Building plans are typically submitted for review after you receive Village Board approval of your site plan, subdivision, variance, or Special Use. Depending on your schedule, the Village may work with you to expedite the review process by allowing an earlier submittal.

Preliminary Engineering Approval is required for any project before it can be heard at the Plan Commission level. The goal of preliminary engineering is to ensure that the grading, detention, and utilities have been worked out to a point that will not require major site plan changes later on. The submittal requirements for preliminary engineering are highlighted in the Petition Form. The first review of these plans takes approximately three weeks at which time a comment letter will be sent to the petitioner with comments. The comments pertaining to preliminary engineering must be addressed and re-reviewed by the Thursday before Plan Commission. Petition Form

The Village of Orland Park uses Christopher Burke Engineering as a consultant to review all engineering plans. Additionally, the Village Engineer and Public Works Department provide comments and review. Engineering fees are billed to the petitioner, based on costs incurred, on a per project basis. Building reviews are done in house.

Special uses are uses in a specific zoning district that are allowed with permit only. A Special Use requires a public hearing as well as a response to a set of Special Use Standards. Any site requiring more than one building on a site requires a Special Use permit for planned development. Additionally, any restaurant within 300 feet of a residential property line requires a Special Use permit. Please see the Land Development Code section pertaining to your zoning district to find other requirements. Land Development Code, District Regulations

Development Services - Planning For Residents

You may only subdivide if you can create conforming lots that meet all Village Codes, including lot area, width, depth and setbacks. You can find the required size in the Land Development Code under your zoning district. Land Development Code-District Regulations

Conservation or Tree Easement - Trees in conservation easements or tree preservation easements cannot be removed, even if dead, without a tree removal permit.

Parkway Tree - The Public Works Department removes dead trees from the parkways. These trees are not replaced. If your tree is dead or diseased, please call the Public Works Department at (708) 403-6350 or email. Trees in parkways cannot be removed by property owners without a tree removal permit.

Tree in yard - You only need a tree removal permit for a tree in your yard if that tree is over 24" caliper, measured 4' off the ground. A tree that is 24" in caliper is essentially 6' around in circumference. Simply use a construction tape measure and wrap it around the trunk of the tree 4' off the ground to see if you need a permit or not. Tree Removal Permit

It depends on the size of your backyard and your lot coverage. All pools must meet minimum setback and lot coverage requirements. Additionally, pools must be surrounded by a fence and require a permit. In-ground Pool Permits

With water becoming a precious resource, it seems that watering bans and regulations will occur more frequently. You can either use an alternate source of water for your lawn or utilize plants that can better handle dry conditions. Rain Barrels and Detention Ponds

In order to access Village utilities, an unincorporated parcel must be annexed. Annexation is a public hearing process and is only eligible for properties that are contiguous on one side to Village property. Additionally, the property owner is solely responsible for all required utility connections, extensions and road improvements for the land. Village policy currently does not support annexation of individual single-family lots.

If you live next to open space, the protected area, whether it be a park, detention pond or natural area, provides a great benefit to the value and enjoyment of your home.

Management of natural areas and pond edges may include regular burning or other such activities. It is important to restrict all yard work and accessory structures within your property lines and to avoid unauthorized private use of public land.

In some parts of the Village, residents have built structures, planted gardens, mowed or impacted the public land in other ways. The Village conducts inspections of the open spaces to ensure that no property owner is extending their yard into open space areas.

Conservation Easements are recorded legal agreements that are typically used to protect open spaces with significant physical characteristics. These easements play a vital role in safeguarding native wildlife species and mature vegetation throughout the Village and State. In Orland Park, Conservation Easements are typically set up as part of a new subdivision in order to preserve existing trees, protect sensitive ecosystems like wetlands, or provide a buffer from adjacent existing development.

As a landowner, it is your responsibility to ensure that the easement is maintained in its natural state. Vegetation removal, tree removal, and encroachment of decks or patios can all be considered violations of the conservation easement. Any proposed change to the conservation easement must be approved by the Village and must enhance its natural value or be a safety/health issue. The Conservation Easement language allows for access to the area by Village officials and the Village conducts periodic inspections of the easements.

You may use the VOP Recreation gift card at: Registration offices for memberships & registrations and daily fees at Sportsplex & Centennial Pool. They are not accepted for payment: online, concessions, special events and WWL.

VOP Recreation gift cards have no expiration date and can be purchased in any amount. Please treat your VOP Recreation gift card like cash! The Village of Orland Park is not responsible for lost or stolen VOP Recreation gift cards.

The first thing you should do is delete the item (or send it to the recycle bin and immediately empty the item from the recycle bin).

This does not mean a computer expert can't retrieve it from your hard drive at a later date. The only way to delete an item entirely is to repartition and reformat your hard drive and reinstall your operating system.

Note: Do not attempt to partition or format unless you have backed up your files and are comfortable with this procedure.

There are dangers in every part of modern-day society. By educating your children to these dangers and taking appropriate steps to protect them, they may benefit from the wealth of information available on the Internet.

The Village of Orland Park does not license businesses operated out of a home. Regulations pertaining to home businesses can be found in Article 6, Part Three, Section 6-303 of the Land Development Code. Regulations & State of Ill. Business Link

Pandemonium in the Park

It’s a non-timed challenge type of run, or walk, up to you, that combines several challenge components and introduces these into one colossal event so extraordinarily crazy it can only be called PANDEMONIUM!!

We love teams!! There is no formal team registration; however competing with friends is a ton more fun! To ensure your team is all in the same wave, be sure your team registers at the same time. Host a sign up for Pandemonium in the Park party! You can register for the event and decide on your costumes.

You bet. Pandemonium would be pretty tough carrying all your gear thru the course. Parking is close enough, you may want to leave your change of clothes in the car. Your bib will have a gear check tag. We’ll have a bag for you. You will need your bib to reclaim your gear after the event.

Please refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages, or any illegal substance before, during or after the event! Pandemonium will be full of fun, no need for you to be in an altered state.

For your safety, our safety and the safety of all our participants, we ask that you please leave the following items at home: jewelry, cleats, animals, strollers, sharp objects, weapons, roller blades, bicycles, and skate boards.

You must wear clothes. This includes shoes. Probably a comfortable pair you don’t mind getting dirty and wet.

Just like the pool, diving is not allowed. Some obstacles are shallow and we want you to have a safe experience.

Public Works

Back Flow is the unwanted flow of a non-potable substance back into the consumer’s plumbing system and/or public water system. Cross Connection is a point in a plumbing system where the potable water supply is connected to a non-potable source. Contaminants can enter the drinking water system through uncontrolled cross connections when backflow occurs.

There are generally two types of backflow: back-siphonage and backpressure. Back-siphonage may occur during water main breaks, when repairs or maintenance are done on the water mains, when shutting off the water supply, when the fire department is using a fire hydrant, etc. Backpressure can occur when the potable water supply is connected to another system operated at a higher pressure or has the ability to create pressure. Principal causes are booster pumps, pressure vessels, and elevated plumbing.

The requirement for a backflow preventer on all automated irrigation systems is intended to mitigate health hazard concerns. More information can be found via the IEPA’s website available here.

Chlorine is the disinfecting agent used by most public water systems to kill bacteria during the water treatment process. A small amount is left in the water that reaches your home to inhibit microbial growth in the piping. This amount can vary with the time of year and condition of raw Lake Michigan water. To remove the chlorine taste or smell, fill a clean pitcher or container with cold tap water and leave it uncovered overnight. The chlorine content will dissipate.

This condition occurs most often when water is very cold and then warms up; while in a building’s interior piping. Cold water can hold more air than warm water. Therefore, some air comes out of solution as tiny air bubbles when the water warms up. At times, the water may be so densely filled with air that the water appears cloudy. An easy way to check the cause of cloudiness is to fill a clear glass with water, set it on a table and watch. If the cloud rises from bottom to top, it is air escaping as the water warms. If the cloud sinks from the top to the bottom, you may have a sediment problem. If you believe that you have a sediment problem, please contact the Public Works Department.

The adjacent property owner is responsible for the maintenance and trimming of the trees in the parkway. For further information see the explanation of responsibilities in the Parkway Tree Trimming section

The Village will repair any sidewalks that present some type of hazard (example: a vertical separation of 3/4” or more). Minor surface spalling or common cracks do not constitute a hazard. If you believe the sidewalk issue is a safety concern please call the Public Works Department at (708) 403-6350 during normal weekly business hours (7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) and report the location.

Public Works - Snow Removal

Orland Park’s Winter Parking Ban takes effect once 2" of snow falls. This ban applies to all vehicles on any Village-owned street and is in effect for a period of 24-hours or until the streets have been cleared of snow. Residents can assist Village crews (and avoid a parking ticket) in the snow removal efforts by parking vehicles in driveways or other off-street areas.

The Village will replace a mailbox and post which is damaged as a result of the Village snow plow operations, provided the mailbox is installed per Village set back requirements. If you have questions whether or not your mailbox is in compliance with Village requirements you may contact the Public Works Department at (708) 403-6350.

The Village will investigate damaged areas reported by residents. Damaged grass parkway areas as a result of the Village snow plow operations, will be restored in the spring months of the following year. Watering provided by the resident is appreciated and improves the health of sod and seeded areas. Damage from snow plowing needs to be reported as soon as possible to the Public Works Department at (708) 403-6350.

The Village plows are designed to direct the snow to the curb side of the plow blade. Side delivery plows are the fastest and most efficient means available to remove snow from the streets. As a result, snow is discharged along the length of the curb, the parkways, and the private driveway areas. Orland Park has almost 20,000 thousand private driveways abutting Village streets, the cleaning of which is the responsibility of the property owner.

Personnel and equipment limitations prohibit the Village from responding to routine requests to remove snow from private driveways. We strongly recommend that you delay clearing your driveway until the snow plows have cleaned the majority of your street. Village ordinances prohibit the discharge of snow onto the Village streets. This illegally placed snow may freeze or become compacted and create a safety hazard for you and motorists.

Subscribe to any or all of the Notify Me Lists for bid postings. You will receive an e-mail message any time a bid is published on our website in the categories you choose.

Your e-mail address will be kept confidential and it will not be sold, disclosed to others, or used for unsolicited mass mailings (spam). Please remember to set your spam blocker to allow mail from listserv@civicplus.com.

Yes, memberships are sold at the pool. Residents will need to provide a drivers license or state ID and a current utility bill for proof of residency. Memberships are also available at both recreation administrative offices.

Businesses are not eligible for rentals. They are instructed to apply at the Civic Center. No usage is allowed by groups or individuals intent on making a profit through their rental. All facilities are smoke and alcohol free.Only persons 21 years of age and older may sign a rental agreement.The renter must make payment at time of request. Security deposit must be made on a credit card.

Please pick up a group exercise schedule at Recreation Administration or Sportsplex or click on the website group exercise schedule. http://il-orlandpark2.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/23572 Group Exercise Schedule

Fitness Center Usage: 12 & 13 years old may utilize the fitness center and participate in group exercise classes. Parent must be present at all times. Mandatory orientation with a Sportsplex personal trainer to review proper/safe usage of equipment, fitness center etiquette, and acceptable personal behavior is required.

Recreation - Lake Sedgewick

*Anglers under 16 years of age, and persons declared legally disabled (Secretary of State issued Disabled I.D. card showing a Class 2 or 2A disability or Disabled Veterans holding a Veteran's I.D. showing at least a 10% service related disability) or blind, may fish without a license. Owners or tenants (if they reside on the land) may fish in waters on or flowing over their lands without a license. This exemption does not apply to club and organizational lakes or lake developments.

Persons on active duty in the Armed Forces are considered residents. A person on active duty in the armed forces, who entered the service from Illinois and is an Illinois resident, may fish without a license while on leave. For more fishing information visit the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Website

Mail-In/Drop Box, Fax, and Walk-In Program Guide registrations for residents are accepted upon receipt of the brochure and held until input day, which is generally one week after receipt of brochure. Payment in the form of VOP Recreation gift card, cash, check, American Express, Discover, Master Card or Visa are acceptable methods of payment. These registrations are then entered on a random basis along with any forms received on this day. Online registration also begins at this time for residents (contact the Recreation Department for online access information). After this date, all subsequent resident registrations will be entered on a first come, first served basis. Non-residents may follow the same procedures but at a later date. Check the website and/or brochure for specific registration dates. http://www.orland-park.il.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1312

Anyone residing within the corporate limits of the Village of Orland Park would be considered a resident. You may go to either recreation office at the Recreation Administration building or Sportsplex . You would need to show two of the following denoting the same address, one must be a photo ID.Adults: Valid driver's license/state ID/passport, a current utility bill/payroll check/, real estate tax bill. Anyone 18 years or older would need to sign their own Resident ID registration form.Youth: Social Security card, birth certificate, school ID, current report card, passport. After verification of residency, a photo ID will be issued to any resident 3 years and older.

Inclusion programming is for individuals with special needs that want to participate in "general recreation programs" listed throughout our brochure. The special recreation supervisor works with the parents and instructor to assist with the needs or adaptations necessary for the success of the program.

No, the village will provide the aide free of charge to the participant with special needs. Not all participants with special needs will be provided an aide. Each participants needs are accessed and the special recreation supervisor will determine if an aide is necessary.

Special Olympic training programs are offered during the same season that Special Olympics schedule their meets and tournaments. Most sports do not train year round. Please see the Special Olympic section of the website for the Special Olympic sports that we offer. Special Olympics

Unified sports are sport programs where an individual that does not have special needs trains and competes with an athlete that has special needs. The unified partner can be a family member, co-worker, or friend.

No. Residents who have a Resident ID can use the track for free. Non-residents have options - $18 daily rate for entire facility usage; 3 and 12 month track only membership or 3 and 12 month all inclusive memberships can be purchased.

The Sportsplex offers open gym, open field & climbing wall for a drop-in fee during the hours between 12:00pm to 6:00pm during school days off. The Sportsplex generally follows School District 135's school calendar to mark these special offerings.

Residents pay the daily drop-in fee for all activities/childcare at the Sportsplex. Track usage is free to residents. If you purchase a membership, at the Sportsplex, then most activities are included with a member fee for childcare and eligible programs.

Members may suspend their membership once per 12-month membership term due to documented medical reasons or temporary relocation. Suspensions will not be granted on retroactive basis. Memberships will only be suspended for a minimum of three months to a maximum of six months.During a suspension, memberships under the monthly payment plan will continue to be charged. Additional months, at zero fees, will be added to the membership to offset these charges.

The Village Board of Trustees Meetings are on the first and third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. They are held at the Frederick T. Owens Village Hall, 14700 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park. Board of Trustees

If you are 18 years old on or before the next election and a U.S. Citizen, you can come into the Clerk’s Office to register to vote.

You will need two forms of identification. First, something with your name and current address (Driver’s License, Library Card, Post Marked mail, etc). Second, something with only your name (a credit card, Jewel/Dominick’s card, School ID, etc.) This process only take about 10 minutes of your time.

If you have a valid Illinois Drivers License or State of Illinois ID you can register online. Voter Registration

Yes, in order to participate in an intersection solicitation fundraiser within the Village of Orland Park, you are required to have a permit. Your organization must be involved in a statewide fundraising campaign and this solicitation is part of said campaign.

The Emergency Medical ID Bracelets carry a coded identification that is linked to a field reporting system. Personal information including name, address, phone number, medical information, emergency contacts and picture are stored in the Police Department computers. This information will be able to be accessed 24 hours a day in case of emergency. Emergency Medical ID Bracelets

Village Officials

The Village Board of Trustees meet on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm, in the Board Room of the Frederick T. Owens Village Hall, 14700 South Ravinia Avenue, one block west of LaGrange Road / U.S. Route 45.

The Village of Orland Park is a member of Clean Air Counts, a northeastern Illinois regional initiative to reduce ozone-causing emissions and improve air quality. It is a voluntary, public-private effort that has members in the six-county greater Chicago region and is a collaborative effort between the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, City of Chicago, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5, and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

Orland Park has partnered with individuals, businesses, and over 30 municipalities in this effort. As a member of this initiative, the Village’s public education efforts have included articles in the Village newsletter, the Orland Park Public, and information released to the local media. An informational flyer titled Driving More Efficiently has been developed with information from the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and contains information describing how to increase fuel economy while driving.

Additional efforts include publishing articles on ways to save energy at home, making information available on the Village website, distributing brochures, and other efforts. Orland Park is one of seven communities that received the bronze level designation in the program last year.

“Clean Air Counts is an important initiative and the Village is pleased to be a part of it,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin, “We look forward to continuing our partnership with Clean Air Counts and our efforts to improve air quality.”

More information on Clean Air Counts can be found at: http://www.cleanaircounts.org/

Water Billing

Begin by reading your meter. Compare that to the current read on your bill. If the read on your water meter shows reasonable usage since your last bill, the usage on your bill is mostly likely accurate. If the read on your meter shows significant usage since the last bill, check for leaks at all water sources. Toilets and sprinkling systems are the most common places for leaks. Please contact water billing with further questions (708) 403-6175 or complete a Water Billing Inquiry Form by following the link below.

You can pay your water bill online with a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card (credit or debit) or an electronic check. To register, please visit the village’s website at www.orlandpark.org. Click Online Service to access the village’s Citizens Access payment system.

If paying by check or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover), you can mail your payment to the address provided on the remittance stub. The address is P.O. Box 74713 Chicago, Illinois 60694-4713. You can also utilize one of the conveniently located drop boxes at the Village Hall, located in the main lobby and in front of the building on the median before the circle drive. Drop boxes are also available at each of the Village’s commuter parking lots located at 143rd Street, 153rd Street, and 179th Street. There is also a drop box at the Sportsplex in front of the circle drive.

You can pay your water bill in person at the Village Hall Cashier's window. Accepted payment methods include cash, check or credit card.

The Village cannot automatically charge your water bill to your credit card; however, you have the option to pay online with a credit card or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover). If you do not wish to pay online, the Village can automatically withdraw payment from a checking or savings account. To sign up for this program, complete the Automatic Water Bill Payment Authorization Form.